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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Protohistory
- Mythology
- Ancient history
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Fictional literature and fantasy novels
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Internet blogs and forums
How do historians describe, examine, and analyze past events?
How do historians describe, examine, and analyze past events?
- Using guesswork
- Using astrology
- Using mathematical equations
- Using a narrative (correct)
How are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified?
How are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified?
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How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
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